Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) Tank Mates & Compatibility

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna)

Melanochromis auratus

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TemperamentHighly Aggressive (9/10)

Adult Size11 cm

Temperature23–28°C

Water TypeFreshwater Only

Swim ZoneMid-level, Bottom

StockingGroup of 4+

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Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Mokele-mbembe Bichir

Melanochromis auratus · Polypterus mokelembembe

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Molly (Sailfin/Black/Dalmatian)

Melanochromis auratus · Poecilia sphenops

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveMolly (Sailfin/Black/Dalmatian): Mostly Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Mono Sebae (Brackish)

Melanochromis auratus · Monodactylus sebae

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Monster Wolf Fish (Aimara)

Melanochromis auratus · Hoplias aimara

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Moonlight Gourami

Melanochromis auratus · Trichogaster microlepis

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Mosquitofish (Gambusia)

Melanochromis auratus · Gambusia affinis

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveMosquitofish (Gambusia): Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Motoro Stingray

Melanochromis auratus · Potamotrygon motoro

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Mottled Loach

Melanochromis auratus · Paracanthocobitis botia

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Mountain Rainbowfish

Melanochromis auratus · Melanotaenia monticola

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveMountain Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Mozambique Tilapia (Redfin)

Melanochromis auratus · Oreochromis mossambicus

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveMozambique Tilapia (Redfin): Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Msobo Mbuna

Melanochromis auratus · Metriaclima sp. "Msobo"

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveMsobo Mbuna: Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Mubi Rainbowfish

Melanochromis auratus · Melanotaenia mubiensis

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveMubi Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Murray River Rainbowfish

Melanochromis auratus · Melanotaenia fluviatilis

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveMurray River Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Mystery Snail

Melanochromis auratus · Pomacea bridgesii

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveMystery Snail: Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Nana Rasbora

Melanochromis auratus · Microdevario nana

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Needlenose Gar

Melanochromis auratus · Xenentodon cancila

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Neolamprologus Fasciatus

Melanochromis auratus · Neolamprologus fasciatus

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveNeolamprologus Fasciatus: Semi-Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Neolamprologus Pulcher

Melanochromis auratus · Neolamprologus pulcher

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveNeolamprologus Pulcher: Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Neolamprologus Similis

Melanochromis auratus · Neolamprologus similis

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveNeolamprologus Similis: Semi-Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Neolamprologus Tretocephalus

Melanochromis auratus · Neolamprologus tretocephalus

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveNeolamprologus Tretocephalus: Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Neon Blue Cichlid

Melanochromis auratus · Paracyprichromis nigripinnis

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveNeon Blue Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Neon Blue Goby

Melanochromis auratus · Stiphodon atropurpureus

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Neon Green Rasbora (Kubotai)

Melanochromis auratus · Microdevario kubotai

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Neon Tetra

Melanochromis auratus · Paracheirodon innesi